Clare Paredes

Physics, housing, mental health, comms, parenting, tennis, travel and Chile. Head of Comms & Marketing at @physicsnews

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

💡 What do driving a car, climate change, and the scale of the universe have in common? They’re all part of the core physics concepts that we say should be taught in schools. Physics thinking is essential for young people to understand the world and solve big problems.

With UK-wide curriculum reviews ongoing, now’s the time to put these ideas at the centre of education.🌍 Read our article and try our quiz in @thetimes here: https://t.co/v2EBqxSBc5

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

The IOP has welcomed the appointment of Professor Mark Thomson as the new Director General of @CERN. Tom Grinyer, the chief executive of the IOP said: “The appointment of Professor Mark Thomson as the Director General of CERN is great news for the UK and European particle physics community and we would like to send our warmest congratulations.

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Yesterday afternoon, Viscount Stansgate led a @UKHouseofLords debate on the contribution of science and technology to the UK economy.
We were pleased to hear evidence from our briefing on the contribution of physics-based industries including 👇

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Today we were honoured to host 🇬🇧 celebration of @CERN 70th anniversary with Science Secretary @PeterKyle and the global science community.

CERN is a beacon for international scientific partnership and shows the power of physics to improve lives, from the discovery of the Higgs boson to sowing the seeds of the World Wide Web.

Congratulations on 70 years – we know the next 70 years of innovation and discovery will be just as vital for humanity.

[Masih Alinejad @AlinejadMasih]

The new Taliban law in Afghanistan that demands not only covering a woman’s face and entire body but also forbids even the sound of her voice is like burying them alive before the eyes of the world. Don’t watch “The Handmaid’s Tale”—this is reality.

[Clare Paredes @ClareEParedes]

It’s not every day a childhood hero writes nice things about your brilliant colleagues’ work. Not to mention one of our greatest children’s authors taking the time to sing the praises of science teachers. Thank you @MichaelRosenYes #physics

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Great piece from @MichaelRosenYes backing our call with @RoySocChem, @RoyalSocBio and @theASE to give primary students the essential experiences to bring sciences to life.

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Ever wondered what the temperature is like in space? 🌌❄️☀️ Join Coraline Dalibot, a spacecraft thermal engineer at @RAL_Space_STFC, as she explains the extreme temperatures in the final frontier.

Stay tuned to our series for more insights from industry experts as we explore space's biggest questions! Find out more at https://t.co/RQI5IrXPB6 #MimiSpaceAdventure

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Congratulations to @UKLabour on being elected to form the new government. In the next five years, there's tremendous opportunity to tap into Britain's potential. Physics has the answers to strengthen our economy, give hope to younger generations and lead the global technological revolution.

Find out more about our three key asks here: https://t.co/jlU27yj1n2

#GE24 #PoweredByPhysics #2030Britain

[Clare Paredes @ClareEParedes]

This is an issue that resonates beyond the world of physics. My own dad, a former PE and head teacher, is as concerned as @PhysicsNews about the impact of the #PhysicsTeacherGap on young people and our workforce. Good to see #GeneralElection focus on teachers - now for action ⏩

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

IOP chief executive @TomGrinyer was in @thetimes over the weekend highlighting the teacher shortage ahead of the #GeneralElection. In physics alone, only 17% of the government's target were recruited last year. The ambitions set out in party manifestos are welcome 🧵👇 (1/2)

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

It has been a week of manifestos and it's good to see lots of ideas to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The IOP has been clear on the desperate shortage of #PhysicsTeachers, with an extra 3,500 needed in England to ensure that every school has a physics teacher. 🧵👇(1/3)

[Tom Grinyer @TomGrinyer]

Some of our biggest businesses fear for future investment in the UK due to increasing difficulties with overseas student visas for UK study. My letter on behalf of @PhysicsNews in today's @FT

Letter: Foreign students are key to solving skills shortages https://t.co/hNRT2g3F8Z

[Tom Grinyer @TomGrinyer]

My analysis piece for @tes on the government's decision to cut a pilot scheme to recruit crucial physics teachers in England.

‘Abandoning overseas teacher pilot scheme is a disaster for physics’ says @physicsnews CEO https://t.co/7TR8iu2dbs

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

'The news that the pilot scheme is being cut short mid-year is simply not good enough,' says IOP CEO @TomGrinyer, highlighting the detrimental impact on teacher shortages & the future of STEM education in the UK. Read the editorial published in @tes today: https://t.co/TCbynEmYcQ

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

"This is simply not good enough...we have a desperate shortage of physics teachers."

Our @LouisBarson in @thetimes today on the government's sudden decision to pull a pilot funding scheme for international teacher trainees.

(£) https://t.co/IbeNRrfXcu

[Royal Society of Chemistry @RoySocChem]

Research shows that scientific endeavour is aided by diversity of thought, approach and experience and we want members of our community to know that we will continue to work to promote equality of opportunities and make science as open, inclusive and diverse as it should be.

[Clare Paredes @ClareEParedes]

And if you are interested and can spare some tomorrow morning, why not drop into our ‘ask us anything’ session tomorrow at 10. I’ll be there to talk more about the role and answer any questions. Register below!

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

We're holding an 'Ask us anything' session for the Senior Marketing Manager role on 5 October from 10am to 11am. This is your opportunity to find out more about the role and ask us questions. Register here: https://t.co/x0o76pleGb

Submit questions here: https://t.co/EDwKpT8Vp6

[Clare Paredes @ClareEParedes]

Amazing role in an amazing org. Physics/science offer answers to so many of the world’s challenges. @PhysicsNews campaigns to smash stereotypes, support our brilliant physics community and influence science policy at the highest level. Interested? Find out more 👇

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

We're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager (6-month FTC) to lead the IOP's marketing team to deliver impactful & engaging work across our priority areas. Applications close Tuesday 10 October. Find out more & apply here: https://t.co/aWFr0LxHMH

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

"The agreement to join Horizon is incredibly welcome and ends a period of real and damaging uncertainty for the UK science community," Tom Grinyer IOP, chief executive. https://t.co/568mNFtkfY

[Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews]

Reports tonight seem to be suggesting a positive announcement on Horizon membership could be on the way. If confirmed the IOP chief executive said tonight it would be excellent news. https://t.co/uorTsbnBSF

[Clare Paredes @ClareEParedes]

@CatherineRyder @DogsTrust @DT_Shoreham That ice cream face!